IDB. ESG Capacity Building and Knowledge Intern, United States Washington D.C.

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC seeks an active graduate student for the 2027 Winter Internship Program as an Intern Consultant, based at Headquarters. The program offers paid, on-the-job learning in development work and corporate management of the Bank.

The two-month internship runs January 16 to March 15, 2027, requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and strong Excel data skills, with fluency in English and familiarity with another Bank language considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: An active graduate enroll ed in a relevant program with graduation after internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a strategic framework for knowledge products, identifying priority topics with Group Heads and Specialists.
• Review and update ESPF materials in coordination with focal points.
• Develop standardized tools and templates to streamline planning of future Regional Policy Dialogues.
• Update and standardize Capacity Building presentations with corporate branding templates.
• Coordinate webinars, workshops, and virtual learning events, including logistics and post-event knowledge management.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate and share knowledge

Focus on clients

Communicate and influence

Innovate and try new things

Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate student in Environment, Social Development, Communications, Public Administration, International Relations or Development

Job description

IDB. ESG Capacity Building and Knowledge Intern Job Description IDB. ESG Capacity Building and Knowledge Intern City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Support the development of a strategic framework for knowledge products, including the identification of priority topics in close collaboration with Group Heads and Specialists.
• Review and update training materials and shared content on the IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), in coordination with technical focal points.
• Development of standardized tools and templates to streamline the planning and coordination of future Regional Policy Dialogues (RPDs).
• Update and standardize Capacity Building presentations using the Bank's approved corporate branding and presentation templates.
• Support the coordination of webinars, workshops, and virtual learning events, including logistical planning, participant communications, and post-event knowledge management activities.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate in Environment, Social Development, Communications, Public Administration, International Relations or Development from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things.
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in a graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Notes:

• Academic transcripts and university letters should be issued within the last three months.
  • For graduate students a minimum of 50% of coursework must be completed when applying.
• You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.